POLK — ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties.
Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:17 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Flooding in Polk can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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